Learn
about American artists and musical genres of the southern U.S., by
enrolling in Emeritus Program classes at Oakton Community College.
All featured courses meet at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N.
Lincoln Ave., Skokie.
Charles
Sheeler and the American Realist Tradition (ART B25-61) prepares
students to experience the upcoming Art Institute of Chicago exhibit
devoted to Charles Sheeler, one of the most important painters and
photographers in 20th century American art. This one-week course meets
1 - 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27. Course fee is $20
American
South: Country to Bluegrass (MUS E29-65) allows students
to hear traditional American country music, from Bill Monroe to Lyle
Lovett, performed by the acclaimed jazz, country, and bluegrass duo,
Sunnyside Up. One-week session meets 3:30 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.
27. Course fee is $15.
Oakton's
Emeritus Program offers credit and noncredit courses, lectures, seminars,
and tours, while providing a chance to share learning experiences
with peers age 50 and over.
For
more information about the Emeritus Program, including costs of featured
lectures, call 847-635-1414 or 847-982-9888, press 3. For a complete
list of Emeritus classes, course fees, seminars, and events, visit
www.oakton.edu/emeritus.